Covid India Updates: PM CARES support for children, govt shares update on vaccination
The second wave of Covid19 is ravaging the country with many people falling prey to the infection and then, witnessing other problems post-COVID recovery like Black Fungus, White Fungus and others, which are equally dangerous.
The second wave of Covid19 is ravaging the country with many people falling prey to the infection and then, witnessing other problems post-COVID recovery like Black Fungus, White Fungus and others, which are equally dangerous. The infection has posed a threat to mankind especially considering its intensity of spread and also severity and increased mortality in cases with comorbidities or older age. The best of the countries too have failed in providing adequate attention to ailing cases because of a simple reason of the sudden rise in the total number of cases in society surpassing limits that healthcare infrastructure can accommodate at any given time. At this time, limiting the movement, getting vaccinated and halting the rate of spread is the best way forward. All children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian/adoptive parents due to Covid 19 will be supported under 'PM-CARES for Children' scheme, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday.
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May 29, 2021 10:36 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Govt support for children who lost parents to Covid under PM CARES
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that all children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian/adoptive parents due to Covid 19 will be supported under 'PM-CARES for Children' scheme. The decision was taken after the Prime Minister chaired an important meeting to discuss and deliberate on steps which can be taken to support children who have lost their parents due to Covid-19.
The Prime Minister added that the measures being announced have only been possible due to the generous contributions to the PM CARES Fund which will support India's fight against COVID-19.
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May 29, 2021 8:58 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Do you need to get vaccinated if you have had COVID 19?
There are many who want to know if they should get COVID 19 vaccine if they have already recovered from coronavirus. Find out here!
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May 29, 2021 7:11 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
Delhi records 956 Covid cases
Delhi on Saturday recorded 956 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest in over two months, and 122 more fatalities from the infection while the positivity rate slumped to 1.19 per cent, according to data shared by the health department here.
This is the first time the cases count has gone below the 1,000-mark since March 22 when the tally was 888. On March 21, 823 cases were recorded.
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May 29, 2021 5:07 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
‘Dog coronavirus found in humans’
Scientists have found a new canine coronavirus in a handful of people hospitalised with pneumonia. This may sound alarming, but once we unpack it, you will see that there’s no reason to lose any sleep. The discovery of the canine coronavirus in eight people at a hospital in Sarawak, Malaysia, was reported in Clinical Infectious Diseases by a group of highly regarded international scientists. So does this mean dogs can spread coronaviruses to humans?
The first thing to clarify is what canine coronavirus is. Importantly, it is quite distinct from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The coronavirus family can be divided into four groups of viruses: alpha, beta, gamma and delta coronaviruses.
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May 29, 2021 4:11 PM (IST) Posted by Vaishali Jain
How to be safe from COVID when in public places
It is recommended to stay indoors and not to step out unless it is absolutely necessary. However, if you have to step out for something urgent, here's how you can keep safe from COVID.
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May 29, 2021 1:46 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Know how to measure Oxygen Level
There are 2 easy ways to measure Oxygen Level:
1) Pulse Oximeter
2) Respiratory RateWarning signs of low oxygen level include difficulty in breathing, confusion, difficulty in waking up and bluish lips or face.
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May 29, 2021 11:42 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Can Covid spread through water?
There have been rumours that Coronavirus can be spread through air and water. Several tests have been conducted on the same. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that Covid19 infection cannot transmit through water. However, the virus spreads between people when someone has close contact with an infected person. WHO furthers states that different variants of Covid are spread through aerosol transmission.
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May 29, 2021 9:58 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
India logs lowest daily COVID case rise in 45 days
India on Saturday recorded 1.73 lakh new cases of the novel coronavirus. With this, the Health Ministry said a declining trend in new cases is maintained. Active caseload has further declined to 22,28,724 with drop in active cases by 1,14,428 in last 24 hours, it said.
With 2,84,601 patients recovered during last 24 hours, total of 2,51,78,011 recoveries reported across the country so far. Recovery rate has now increased to 90.80 per cent. Weekly positivity rate is currently at 9.84 per cent, daily at 8.36%, less than 10% for 5 consecutive days, the Union Health Ministry said today.
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May 29, 2021 7:23 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
WHO shares how to have conversations about vaccination
It’s normal to have questions about vaccines and want to make the right decision. WHO shares how to have conversations about vaccination. It suggests asking open-ended questions, share trusted information and explore reasons for wanting to get vaccinated.
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May 29, 2021 7:21 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Fever, Dry Cough, Weakness, Loss of taste or smell, Body Ache are some of the most common symptoms of Covid.
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May 29, 2021 7:20 AM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja
Follow T3 protocol to keep yourself Covid free
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting suggests following T3 protocol to keep yourself Covid free. They are-
-Test when symptomatic
-Track the severity
-Treat with Vaccination